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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,770.85, 6,583.63 and 2,674.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,770.85, 6,583.63 and 2,674.97 is: 3,691.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,770.85 : 6,583.63 = 2,674.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,770.85/6,583.63 = 2,674.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,770.85x = 6,583.63 × 2,674.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,770.85x = 17,611,039.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,611,039.87/4,770.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.38

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